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Thyroid Assist for Healthy Thyroid and Hypothyroidism by franklinb Posted Sun 04 Oct 2009 11:11pm for granted. It may come as quite a surprise then, that the regulation of these vital tasks is due to one tiny endocrine gland – the thyroid - located in your neck just below your Adam's apple. Thyroid function is essential for our well-being. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing two hormones and carefully regulating them. The hormones produced Read on »
There is Still a Shortage of Natural Thyroid Hormone; Where Can You Find Natural Thyroid Hormone? by ChyvonneB Facebook Posted Sat 12 Dec 2009 12:00am There continues to be a shortage of Natural Thyroid Hormone. For those who can't tolerate Synthetic Thyroid Hormone, the Save Natural Thryoid Coalition has compiled a list of places where you can get NTH. For more information please click on: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dDQ4WkJwZkZMRXNUU1NaZ1poalR5TFE6MA Read on »
Individuals with ‘normal’ thyroid function may still have symptoms of low thyroid function by Dr. John B. Medical Doctor Posted Mon 28 Feb 2011 3:40pm The thyroid gland is the ‘master regulator’ of the body’s metabolism. Should its function falter (hypothyroidism) it can give rise to a wide range of symptoms including dry skin, dry hair, fatigue, weight gain, sensitivity to cold, cold extremities and low mood or depression. Standard blood tests for thyroid function include thyroid stimulating Read on »
Low Thyroid Levels And A Low Thyroid Diet by Dianne B. Healthy Living Professional Posted Thu 24 Mar 2011 2:48pm vouch that there is validity to this, as many times I had a blood test for low thyroid levels that came back "low normal". In other words, no medical condition, and no hormone therapy recommended. Low thyroid function, while not needing medical treatment, can be behind several frustrating, if not life threatening conditions 1. Stubborn overweight Read on »
thyroid & thyroid cancer, 101 by Joan H. Patient Expert Posted Wed 17 Nov 2004 12:00am It was brought to my attention today that I use a lot of terms and abbreviations that are not familiar to anyone who hasn't had thyroid problems, or thyroid cancer. So I thought I would put together an entry of the most common terms and abbreviations I use. First, the thyroid is a little gland shaped like a butterfly Read on »
Mary Shomon, and the Medical Review Board of about.thyroid.com, on their Opinion on the Top Thyroid Websites: Pros and Cons by Dr. Richard Guttler Medical Doctor Posted Wed 04 Nov 2009 10:04pm The last newsletter from Mary Shomon has her company's opinion on the top thyroid websites. I am honored to be listed alongside the Endocrine Society, and the American Thyroid Association. She has cleverly added a medical review board, since her last top websites list, probably paid by her corporation, which has 12 physicians, who are evaluating Read on »
Mary Shomon, and the Medical Review Board of about.thyroid.com, on their Opinion on the Top Thyroid Websites: Pros and Cons by Dr. Richard Guttler Medical Doctor Posted Wed 24 Jun 2009 2:05pm The last newsletter from Mary Shomon has her company's opinion on the top thyroid websites. I am honored to be listed alongside the Endocrine Society, and the American Thyroid Association. She has cleverly added a medical review board, since her last top websites list, probably paid by her corporation, which has 12 physicians, who are evaluating Read on »
Thyroid.About.Com, the Source for Dangerous Thyroid Information has Done it Again. Now You Don't Need an Endocrinologist at All! by Dr. Richard Guttler Medical Doctor Posted Wed 24 Jun 2009 2:05pm 3 Comments The about.thyroid.com website, for alternative medical information has reached a new low. Patients with thyroid disease should NOT see an endocrinologist or thyroidologist. The post claims that "thyroid friendly" alternative types will listen to the patient and give them therapy based on symptoms, rather than hard thyroid hormone blood studies Read on »